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V6 LLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,800 mi
Last recorded70,800 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 LLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 70,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,702 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 67,684 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,697 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 65,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 62,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 61,240 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,564 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,547 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 48,877 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,569 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 38,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion too both front brake discs

unable too check under body full due too covers

unable too see brake pipe fully due too covers

unable too see rear brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 34,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,122 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and side wall deteriorated.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 29,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and side wall deteriorated.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,379 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 32,379 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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V6 LLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V6 LLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V6 LLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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